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US President Donald Trump has called for the deportation of two Democratic members of Congress, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, from the United States. In a post on his social media platform, “Truth Social,” Trump criticized the duo for their behavior at the State of the Union address, saying that their eyes resembled those of “crazy, mentally ill, and sick people.” He added that when it becomes clear that these individuals are corrupt politicians who are not good for the country, they should be sent back to where they came from as soon as possible.
Trump’s criticism came after Omar and Tlaib were seen protesting during his address to Congress, shouting slogans and accusing him of hurting Americans. Omar even called Trump a “liar.” The video of the moment has gone viral on social media, highlighting the division and polarization in the US Congress.
In other news, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In India, a 6-year-old boy who went missing from the state of Rajasthan has been found dead on the side of an expressway, where he was allegedly killed and buried by his uncle and aunt. A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, while Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he was “personally indebted” to India.
In a separate development, a Delhi court has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a case related to the Delhi excise policy. A Florida-based Indian-American doctor has been charged with murdering her 4-year-old daughter and then calling the police to report it as an accident.
China has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while the UK’s Prince Andrew has faced criticism for his comments on the BBC about his time in the royal family. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to stop their attacks immediately.
Iran has begun a new round of nuclear talks with the US in Geneva, with the focus on its missile program. A new report has warned that the rapid development of AI-powered software is exacerbating cybersecurity issues, while security vulnerabilities are being addressed at a much slower pace.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton will testify before a congressional committee on Monday about their involvement in the Epstein documents scandal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that it is good for Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Meanwhile, social media platforms are facing criticism for their journalistic standards and accountability. Instagram has announced that it will alert parents if their minor children are searching for suicide or self-harm content. The Pakistani government has banned drone strikes in the country, while the opposition alliance has held its first meeting with the government to discuss the country’s political situation.
In a separate development, the Taliban regime’s 74+ posts have been completely destroyed, and 18 checkpoints are in the hands of the Pakistani military, according to DG ISPR. Petrol prices may rise by 4 rupees 58 paise per liter from March 1.
